Category Archives: Heart Health

Sugar-sweetened drinks are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease death. This link was strongest in women. The study also found that drinking one artificially sweetened drink compared to one sugary drink lowered the risk of premature death. But consuming four or more artificially sweetened beverages increased the risk of mortality. Lead author of ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that a vegan diet can reduce heart-damaging inflammation more so than diets recommended by the American Heart Association. The study included 100 patients with heart disease, which was defined as having one narrowed artery. Half of the participants were randomly assigned to adhere to a vegan diet and the other ...click here to read more

Irregular sleep patterns increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is already well known that a lack of sleep is detrimental to your health, but even having irregular sleep patterns could pose health risks as well. The study looked at peoples sleep duration along with what time they fell asleep at. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

It is often said that exercise is essential to help reduce cholesterol levels, but how much exercise do you really need to engage in to start seeing your levels go down? High cholesterol is dangerous because it causes arteries to become stiffer and thicker, which reduces blood flow and causes the heart to work harder. ...click here to read more

Eating an energy-rich breakfast and spending less time watching TV can lower your heart disease risk. The findings come from a two-pronged study and found that these simple lifestyle changes are enough to reduce artery stiffness, which is a contributing factor to heart disease. Study lead author Dr. Sotirios Tsalamandris explained, “Environmental and lifestyle factors ...click here to read more

Moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of high blood pressure. The study involved over 17,000 Americans, which revealed seven to 13 drinks a week substantially increased blood pressure. Previous research has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may protect a person from heart disease, but the latest findings refute this notion. Past research has not looked ...click here to read more

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America, and a person with heart disease has a more difficult time fighting off infections and viruses. This is why it’s so important to stay up to date with your vaccinations, as they help your body fight off preventable illnesses. Without vaccinations, a person with ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) risk increases when on a low carbohydrate diet. There is a big trend today to consume fewer carbohydrates as a means to lose weight, but not getting enough carbs in your diet from grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables can increase your risk of a heart rhythm disorder. The study looked at the ...click here to read more

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America, even though many of its risk factors are preventable. One factor to be aware of is diet. We know that eating an unhealthy diet can increase your risk of heart disease. This includes consuming foods high in fat, sugar, and salt. Many processed foods ...click here to read more

Researchers found critical differences in body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol between men and women. They found that BMI increased, and cholesterol decreased less in women than men during a 15-year period. The researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Sanne A.E. Peters and colleagues wrote, “[Cardiovascular disease] (CVD) has long ...click here to read more

Do you put off exercising because you simply don’t have the time? Exercise is essential to support good health, especially when it comes to controlling blood pressure. Although it is recommended to exercise at least 30 minutes a day to improve your health, you may only need five minutes of exercise a day to start ...click here to read more

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America, even though many of us are aware of the risk factors and preventative measures to reduce our risk. By continuously monitoring your heart health, you can work on improving your heart health and reduce your risk of a cardiovascular event occurring. Aside from knowing ...click here to read more

The number of push-ups a male can perform may predict their heart disease risk, according to the latest research findings. The study included over 1,100 firefighting men who were followed for ten years. The researchers found that the risk of atherosclerosis or other cardiac events was 96 percent lower in men who could perform 40 ...click here to read more

To obtain insight into your heart health, there are some routine tests that your doctor can request. This often involves blood work which reveals your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Your doctor can also take your blood pressure. These are key factors in determining a person’s risk of a future heart attack, but they don’t ...click here to read more